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Published: 2021-08-30 16:00:00 CEST
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IT - INET Nordic – UPDATE: Introduction of OUCH access to Nordic@Mid Dark pool and Dark-lit Sweep (32/21)

As previously communicated in IT Notices 23/21, Nasdaq Nordic will introduce OUCH access to Nordic@Mid (N@M) Dark Pool and Dark-lit sweep. INET Test (NTF) and Production delivery dates have been updated.

 

 How to send in Nordic@Mid Orders using OUCH?

A new Display Instruction (M = Nordic@Mid) is introduced to the OUCH protocol allowing Orders to be sent directly to Nordic@Mid.

The following table describes how to send in a Nordic@Mid Order using OUCH:

Field Name Description
Peg Type Set Execution Instruction to M = Midpoint Peg.
Display Set Display Instruction to M = Nordic@Mid.
Price Optional. Limit price act as a cap/floor for trade execution.
Minimum Quantity Optional. Defines the smallest trade size that is acceptable.

 

How to send in a Dark-lit Sweep?

Nasdaq Nordic aims to offer a new internal routing condition, namely “Q” = Dark-lit Sweep. This instruction allows for the possibility to execute in Nordic@Mid before the Order is sent to the central Order Book.   

The Dark-lit Sweep condition aims to allow for a potential price improvement trading to current Midpoint of the central Order Book. Implementation of the Dark-lit Sweep is subject to regulatory consent.

 

Protocol specifications

Protocol changes related to this IT Notice are available at the Nasdaq Nordic Technical Information website, under INET Nordic Protocol Specifications.

 

Application Conformance testing

Trading applications will need to be conformance tested prior to the use of the new instructions and Nordic@Mid orders via OUCH. Members, or other trading application providers, shall perform certification of their application in Member Portal prior to production use. Conformance test cases are available at the Nasdaq Nordic Technical Information website.

 

Implementation schedule

Nasdaq Nordic will introduce functionality with the following schedule below:

·         INET Test (NTF): September 14, 2021

·         INET Production: November 9, 2021 (subject for regulatory consent)

 

INET Nordic Market Model and Nasdaq Nordic Member Rules (NMR)

Changes will be reflected in the upcoming INET Nordic Market Model and NMR, which will be available on Rules and Regulations for the Nordic Markets.

 

Support

For technical questions, please contact Nasdaq Cash Equity Operations:

Nasdaq Cash Equity Operations
Tel: +46 8 405 6410
E-mail: operator@nasdaq.com

 

Nasdaq Nordic

Nasdaq Copenhagen, Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Iceland and Nasdaq Stockholm are respectively brand names for Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S, Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd, Nasdaq Iceland hf. and Nasdaq Stockholm AB. Nasdaq Nordic represents the common offering by Nasdaq Copenhagen, Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Iceland and Nasdaq Stockholm.


IT - INET Nordic - UPDATE - NM OUCH Access.pdf